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Dana Spivey Mims started her business, Dana's Outdoor Edventures, because she realized that many would-be campers needed help getting the proper equipment, coordinating meals and figuring out where to go. "With me, all they need to bring is a blanket and pillow," she said.

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A pilot program offering guaranteed milk prices from Australian dairy cooperative Fonterra has been so successful and popular that the program had to be expanded. Member dairies were given the opportunity to lock in prices for a portion of their milk supply at the opening season's milk price forecast. Over 300 farms applied for the program. "It enables farmers to know exactly where they stand with a percentage of their production and this can help with future planning," said Fonterra Director of Commodity Risk and Trading Bruce Turner.

Demand for dairy proteins is just beginning to take off as fitness-minded and health-conscious Americans consume whey protein in growing numbers, says Arla Foods Ingredients North America President Susie Moller Hjorth. Older consumers are also looking to dairy proteins for nutrition, she added. "In reality, I'd say we are not looking at the tip of the iceberg – it's the tip of the tip of the iceberg. Demand for quality dairy proteins is now coming in from all angles," said Moller Hjorth.

Demand for dairy proteins is just beginning to take off as fitness-minded and health-conscious Americans consume whey protein in growing numbers, says Arla Foods Ingredients North America President Susie Moller Hjorth. Older consumers are also looking to dairy proteins for nutrition, she added. "In reality, I'd say we are not looking at the tip of the iceberg – it's the tip of the tip of the iceberg. Demand for quality dairy proteins is now coming in from all angles," said Moller Hjorth.

Anticipating that your next vacation will be the best week of your life could set you up for a letdown, writes Michele Hoos. Think about your getaway in realistic terms instead of fantasizing about perfection, and you might end up enjoying it more, she writes. Other tips for boosting enjoyment are detaching from mobile devices when possible and streamlining your packing by using an expert's list.

Unilever is replacing its 3,500 delivery trucks in Italy with a more environmentally-friendly train that transports Algida brand ice cream 435 miles from the factory in southern Caivano to Parma. The train, which will run three times a week, cuts costs by 6% and reduces carbon emissions by 2,600 metric tons per year.